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National Nutrition Month

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Each year during the month of March we recognize National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is Fuel for the Future. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind: Eat with the environment in mind. Consider growing your own food in your home or in a backyard garden.
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Library Gifted 100 New Books

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Shelby Community Library just received a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers.

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Sign-up for Preschool in Shelby in March

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Shelby-Rising City preschool registration begins March 1. Requirements include: Official state certified birth certificate, immunization records, be 3-years-old by Aug. 1 for the morning class and be 4-years-old by Aug. 1 for the afternoon class.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome any day during office hours.

Sign up for 4-H

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
For those interested in joining Polk County 4-H mark your calendars for Thursday afternoon, March 16!
Polk County residents have been without a pharmacy since mid-January. Soon that will change. Photo illustration

Polk County residents have been without a pharmacy since mid-January. Soon that will change. Photo illustration

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New Pharmacy Coming to Osceola

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — A new pharmacy is coming to Polk County. Central City-based Trav’s U-Save Pharmacy is expanding to Osceola. Owner Travis Kuchar said the pharmacy could open as soon as May. “If everything goes well, ideally it would be May or June,” he said. “I think I am ahead of schedule.
Fifth and sixth grade Spelling Bee winners include: First Jerry Carlson of High Plains (6th), second Brynn Wadas of High Plains (6th), third Mason Alexander of Osceola (5th) and fourth Braylon Duncan of Cross County (5th). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Fifth and sixth grade Spelling Bee winners include: First Jerry Carlson of High Plains (6th), second Brynn Wadas of High Plains (6th), third Mason Alexander of Osceola (5th) and fourth Braylon Duncan of Cross County (5th). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Area Students Can Spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — Wednesday, February 22nd was the annual Polk County Spelling Bee held at the Osceola High School new gym. The morning competition was for fifth and sixth graders, and afternoon for seventh and eighth graders.
Bryan Health will be on hand for health screenings at the March 7 Spring Health Fair. This is the 15th year for the annual event. Photo provided

Bryan Health will be on hand for health screenings at the March 7 Spring Health Fair. This is the 15th year for the annual event. Photo provided

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Annie Jeffrey Annual Spring Health Fair Slated for March 7

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center is always taking precautionary steps to protect our patients, community members and staff from the exposure and spread of any illness including COVID-19.
Landon Ziems

Landon Ziems

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Ziems Wins First for his American Flag

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Landon Ziems won first place in the Education department at the Nebraska State Fair for his 3-D Art project: American Flag He earned: • $100 • Ribbon • His flag will be on display at the Nebraska State Fair this fall 2023, too.